Procurement Manager - VR/22217
*EXCLUSIVE* - fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join an Aberdeen-based pharmaceuticals company and leader in their specialist field.
Reporting to the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for Procurement / Supply Chain Management. Leading on the negotiation of vendor contracts to achieve advantageous commercial terms in compliance with legal and finance function requirements.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with Vendor Managers to obtain full clarity of requirements and expectations.
- Managing the vendor selection process.
- Negotiating with vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Supporting vendor managers in performance tracking.
- Controlling spend, building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Managing, training and supporting staff.
- Managing contracts and contracting process.
- Analysing and recommending cost and time efficiencies.
Applicants to this vacancy should offer a proven track record in procurement and experience in contract negotiation. Previous experience in Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences / Bio Tech would be an advantage but is not essential, other industry experience (e.g. Oil and Gas) will also be considered.
You should be a strong negotiator and comfortable at networking. Organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, as are strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. The ideal applicant will be commercially astute and capable of conducting detailed analyses.
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